New Mexico Statutes 57-1-12. Limitations of actions
A. An action brought under the provisions of Section 57-1-7 or 57-1-8 N.M. Stat. Ann. is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues or within four years after the plaintiff discovered, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the facts relied upon for proof of the cause of action, whichever is later.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 57-1-12
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
B. An action brought under the provisions of Section 57-1-3 N.M. Stat. Ann. to recover damages is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues or within four years after the plaintiff discovered, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the facts relied upon for proof of the cause of action, whichever is later. Provided, however, that a cause of action is not barred if it is commenced within one year after the conclusion of a timely action brought by the state under the provisions of Section 57-1-6, 57-1-7 or 57-1-8 N.M. Stat. Ann., based in whole or in part on any matter complained of in the action for damages, whichever is later.
C. For the purposes of this section, a cause of action for a continuing violation is deemed to accrue at any time during the period of the violation.